Last week, Williams nominated Lucretia Marcus and Gerald Turgeon to fill the two Planning Commission vacancies (Kelly Oliver and Doug Allen both resigned due to work commitments, according to Chair Tim Wilkes) but the council voted against the mayor’s nominations.
Rep. Mike Thompson stopped by the Calistoga Roastery this week to talk with Calistoga Can, a local group that write postcards to residents encouraging them to vote.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega will also seek another term while Councilmember Lisa Gift said she’s undecided but leaning toward running.
Sheriff’s deputies have made 55 DUI arrests this year; 39 of those in American Canyon.
The city spent the better part of last year in discussions with Caltrans regarding policy and oversight of outdoor dining pods, also known as parklets, installed on Lincoln Avenue during the COVID-19 pandemic before the council eventually voted to remove the three pods earlier this year.
The city will pay $2 million to the county to purchase the land and has budgeted an additional $750,000 this year to pay for basic landscaping and upkeep costs.
Calistoga Inn's new brews, crafted by Nick Bartlett, hit the taps this month. Bartlett modernized the brewery and improved quality. The Inn also revamped a bar to boost beer culture while keeping its celebrated menu and scenic patio.
Larkmead Vineyards in Napa Valley releases two 2021 wines under new winemaker Avery Heelan, showcasing the winery's commitment to quality and innovation while maintaining organic certification and adapting to climate change.
North Bay is facing an early and intense fire season, with recent significant fires in Napa and Sonoma Counties and heightened fire risk due to warming temperatures. Authorities have suspended burn permits and upgraded emergency protocols to bolster community safety and responsiveness.
Calistoga’s City Council has reversed course and reinstated $40,000 for the Boys and Girls Club Teen Center into its new budget.
When one business closes, another one opens. At least that’s the case for longtime St. Helena women’s clothing boutique Amelia Claire, set to open July 1 in the Lincoln Avenue space formerly occupied by the Calistoga Wine Stop.
Calistoga city staff is seeking clarification from the California Department of Transportation after a recent complaint exposed gaps in regulatory enforcement of sidewalk violations along Lincoln Avenue.
After a two-week delay last year caused concerns about Calistoga’s commitment to its LGBTQ+ residents, city officials raised the rainbow flag at City Hall one day ahead of the official start of Pride Month.
For decades, various Calistoga city councils have asked the same question: How can we better involve our Spanish-speaking residents in the community’s civic issues? Yet, little has changed.
After providing financial assistance to the Calistoga Teen Center for 20 years, the City Council voted Tuesday to withdraw roughly $50,000 of that support as it braces for expenses associated with reopening the Fairgrounds.
